Drive Smart Program from Premier Health CareFlight Air and Mobile Services
Premier Health CareFlight Air and Mobile Services offers Drive Smart, a nationally recognized mock crash program that gives high school students a real-life look at the consequences of poor choices before getting behind the wheel of a car. Drive Smart provides an honest view of what can happen while driving distracted or impaired.
Madison’s Story: Moving On From Missed Stop Sign
Madison Seiferid, a University of Cincinnati student, was riding in a car on her way home to Indiana for a festival. But in Clark County, Ohio, the sun blinded the driver of another car, causing him to miss a stop sign. His car struck the passenger side of the car Madison was in. Upon collision, the driver’s iPhone called 911, help arrived in minutes, and Madison was CareFlighted to Miami Valley Hospital’s Level I Trauma Center.If you or a loved one needs emergency or trauma care, our teams of specially trained doctors and nurses are here to help. At Premier Heath, we quickly assess your condition and provide the care and treatment you need.
Kevin’s Story: A Full Circle Celebration
On December 16, 2023, Kevin Pleiman was burning material from a bridge that he planned to replace on his property. Suddenly, an explosion covered him in fire, and he dropped to the ground to put it out. His nephew, who happened to be on the property hunting, called 911 and Kevin’s wife, Shelly. Houston Rescue Squad responded, began treating Kevin, and called CareFlight to transport him to Miami Valley Hospital’s Level I Trauma and Burn Center.If you or a loved one needs emergency or trauma care, our teams of specially trained doctors and nurses are here to help. At Premier Heath, we quickly assess your condition and provide the care and treatment you need.
Alvianna’s Story: Renewed Independence
On her way to pick up a friend from work, on a rainy day, Alvianna Rodriguez lost control of her car. It ran into a tree. A woman who witnessed the collision stayed with Alvianna until a Trotwood Fire Department ambulance arrived to transport her to Miami Valley Hospital’s Level I Trauma Center.If you or a loved one needs emergency or trauma care, our teams of specially trained doctors and nurses are here to help. At Premier Heath, we quickly assess your condition and provide the care and treatment you need.
Solomon’s Story: Injured In Police Training
A few weeks from police academy graduation, Solomon Kessio was severely injured in an accident. His training instructor was first on the scene, and a bystander started CPR when Solomon was unresponsive. Quickly responding to a 911 call, the Dayton Fire Department transported him to Miami Valley Hospital’s Level I Trauma Center. If you or a loved one needs emergency or trauma care, our teams of specially trained doctors and nurses are here to help. At Premier Heath, we quickly assess your condition and provide the care and treatment you need.
Nathan’s Story: Back On the Road To Recovery
Nathan Myers drove his girlfriend to a concert in Cincinnati for her birthday. It was one of his first trips since getting his license. They enjoyed the show. On the way home to Brookville, though, they got into an accident. CareFlight flew Nathan from Germantown to Miami Valley Hospital’s Level I Trauma Center. If you or a loved one needs emergency or trauma care, our teams of specially trained doctors and nurses are here to help. At Premier Heath, we quickly assess your condition and provide the care and treatment you need.
Timothy's Triumph Over Cancer
Timothy Boatright shares his journey as a stage four head and neck cancer survivor, supported by his family Dr. Sameep Kadakia and Premier Health's oncology team. After challenges with breathing and eating due to tumors Tim received life-saving treatments, including a tracheostomy and chemotherapy, which improved both his quality and length of life. Today, Timothy is cancer-free, breathing on his own, and has regained his voice. In this video, Timothy and his wife Patsy talk about the strength of their medical team, the importance of family support, and how Premier Health's care helped him through tough times.
Evolution of Head and Neck Oncology
In this webinar, we will hear from Dr. Sameep Kadakia and Dr. Kazim Alwani as they discuss the evolution of head and neck reconstruction with a focus on understanding mandibular reconstruction, as well as oropharyngeal cancer prevention and management with emphasis on transoral robotic surgery (TORS).
Glossectomy - Sameep Kadakia, MD
Sameep Kadakia, MD, Director of the Comprehensive Head and Neck Oncology and Reconstructive Surgery program at Premier Health, discusses the glossectomy procedure and how surgery can impact a patient's quality of life.
Free Flap Reconstruction - Sameep Kadakia, MD
Sameep Kadakia, MD, Director of the Comprehensive Head and Neck Oncology and Reconstructive Surgery program at Premier Health, discusses Free Flap Reconstruction and how surgery can impact a patient's quality of life.
Pariodectomy - Sameep Kadakia, MD
Sameep Kadakia, MD, Director of the Comprehensive Head and Neck Oncology and Reconstructive Surgery program at Premier Health, discusses the parotidectomy procedure and how surgery can impact a patient's quality of life.